Barcelona have been given the green light by La Liga for their financial feasibility plan for the summer transfer window, with the official confirmation of the same expected within the next 24 hours.
The Catalans can finally kickstart advanced negotiations and bids for their targets, a list that includes Ilkay Gundogan, Inigo Martinez, a defensive midfielder, a left-winger, and most importantly, Lionel Messi.
However, Barça will need to follow their plan to a T to make sure there are no complications with registrations. This means raising money through player sales. Fortunately, it seems Barcelona are already working to tighten that screw.
According to the ever-reliable Gerard Romero, Barcelona are now working to sell three players. Two of them are considered as ‘important sales’. He also claims that these three exits would allow the signing of Gundogan and Messi.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has already met with Messi’s father as today. Jorge Messi confirmed that returning to the club is ‘definitely an option’.
There are several players at Barcelona who could be on their way out as early as the next week. Clement Lenglet finishes his loan with Tottenham Hotspur, but the London outfit are interested in retaining his services for next season for the correct price.
Meanwhile, Sergino Dest will almost definitely not continue at the club. Union Berlin are in contact with the player and are hoping to sign him on loan, having secured Champions League football for next season.
Neither of these two can or will raise enough money to help Barcelona, though. The important sales in question could refer to Ansu Fati and/or Ferran Torres.
Reports have claimed that it would be a miracle if the Spaniards were to continue at Barcelona next season, and that they should start preparing for their exits. While the sporting staff apparently want Fati to stay, they do not have Torres in their plans for next season.
If sold, Fati could bring in nearly €40-50 million for Barça, while Torres’ valuation sits at less than €35 million.
Franck Kessie is also on the transfer list, especially with Barça pushing to sign Gundogan on a Bosman move. They have tabled a three-year deal for the midfielder, and guaranteed a starting spot in the team.
Inter Milan are monitoring Kessie’s situation and could swoop to sign him if the player decides to leave the Camp Nou.
